1660
oil
panel
From the collection of Richard Green Fine Paintings
Dominant colour
Dentist by Candlelight is a 1660 oil by Gerrit Dou, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Dentist, held at Richard Green Fine Paintings.
The painting depicts a dentist at work, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. The dentist, dressed in dark attire, leans forward to examine his patient's mouth. The patient, seated in a chair, looks up at the dentist with a mix of concern and trust. The dentist's hands are poised, ready to begin the examination. In the foreground, various dental tools are arranged on a table, while a lantern on the floor casts a warm, golden light on the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet concentration, as the dentist focuses on his task. This painting showcases Gerrit Dou's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Gerrit Dou (pronounced ; 7 April 1613 – 9 February 1675), also known as Gerard Douw or Dow, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, whose small, highly polished paintings are typical of the Leiden fijnschilders.
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